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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.63, 15,754.37 and 5,312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.63, 15,754.37 and 5,312.43 is: 7,961.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.63 : 15,754.37 = 5,312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.63/15,754.37 = 5,312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.63x = 15,754.37 × 5,312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.63x = 83,693,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,693,961.26/10,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.28

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